The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends making doable, daily lifestyle choices to aid in the prevention of osteoporosis. ARLINGTON, VA (April 20, 2021) — This May, NOF will commemorate National Osteoporosis Month with materials showcasing simple steps to promote good bone health. A cornerstone of the initiative is NOFās digital calendar, which features 31 days… Read more »
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Joint Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination and Osteoporosis Management from the ASBMR, AACE, Endocrine Society, ECTS, IOF, and NOF
Joint Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination and Osteoporosis Management from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), Endocrine Society, European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS), the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), and the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) Ā The guidance below has been created to assist clinicians in the management… Read more »
Osteoporosis Report
The Osteoporosis Report is an excellent source of timely news and valuable information about how to help prevent osteoporosis and maintain strong, healthy bones. On a quarterly basis, patients, caregivers and anyone interested in good bone health can learn about BHOFās latest projects/programs, consumer-friendly tips on diet, exercise/safe movement, recent advocacy initiatives and more. Subscribe… Read more »
#GivingTuesday 2024
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Our goal is to raise enough money, $40,000, to fund our educational programs, support groups, and peer educators for 2025 by December 3rd. These programs and services (see details below) provide invaluable support and crucial information for patients and care… Read more »
National Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Osteoporosis Foundation joins the national celebration of the culture, achievements and contributions of Hispanics/Latinos in the United States. We spoke with the CEO of NOF, Claire Gill: Q:Ā Why did the National Osteoporosis Foundation decided to create a website for the Latino audience in Spanish? A: As the leading… Read more »
Now Is the Time to Take Steps to Avoid Osteoporosis
This article is reposted with permission and was originally published online as part ofĀ USA Todayās Media Planet āBone & Joint WellnessāĀ campaign within their most recent edition of Personal Health.Ā Over half of all women and a quarter of men will break a bone in their lifetime because of osteoporosis. Whether you have the disease… Read more »
May National Osteoporosis Month 2020 Provide a Clear Vision to Achieving Good Bone Health
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) debuts its 10,000 Steps a Day in May Challenge and launches helpful resources with the goal of raising awareness about building and maintaining strong, healthy bones. This May, NOF will commemorate National Osteoporosis Month with the launch of new resources created to provide an easy-to-follow path for Americans to learn… Read more »
BoneFit – Find a Professional
The individuals listed below are exercise professionals who have completed a BoneFitTM USA workshop. Through these workshops, they have been trained to work with people with low bone density. Use the tool to find an exercise professional near you! The BoneFitTM – Find a Professional search tool is not a complete listing of all healthcare… Read more »
Do You Think About Your Bone Health?
The National Osteoporosis Foundation Joins Organizations Worldwide to Raise Awareness and Provide Resources about Osteoporosis and Bone Health on World Osteoporosis Day, October 20th ARLINGTON, VA (October 15, 2019) In the U.S. more than 54 million people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk of the disease due to low bone density. Osteoporosis-related… Read more »
BoneFit USA
What is BoneFitTM? BoneFitTM is an evidence-informed exercise training workshop, designed for healthcare professionals and exercise specialists to provide training on the most appropriate, safe and effective methods to prescribe and progress exercise for people with osteoporosis. BoneFitTM includes two different levels of workshops ā BoneFitTM Basics and BoneFitTM Clinical. BoneFitTM Basics workshops are aimed… Read more »